Revision of Broadcast and Cable EEO Rules and Policies
broadcasting · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2000-02-15 · Effective 2000-04-17 · 65 FR 7448
Document
Document number
00-3067
Federal Register citation
65 FR 7448
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
broadcasting
Publication date
2000-02-15
Effective date
2000-04-17
FCC docket
MM Docket Nos. 98-204 and 96-16, FCC 00-20
Abstract
This document adopts new broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules and policies and amends its cable EEO rules and policies. The document retains the existing ban on discrimination and promulgates recruitment-oriented outreach rules. The EEO rules make clear that broadcasting and cable entities are not required to employ a staff that reflects the racial or other composition of the community or to use racial preferences in hiring. The intended effect is to adopt effective EEO rules for the broadcasting and cable industries.